This Merlyn MK24 was renovated in Sweden over the past 3 years time and includes new parts, for example: all new Body panels from Merlyn/CRD, Spax adjustable shocks, Stack 400, all possible brake components, suspension joints, battery (2003), mirrors (2003), aluminium radiator, aluminium fuel tank (foam inside), fittings of the fairings, badges, wheels, springs, wishbones rechromed, new hoses, wiringharness etc. Minister engine and Hewland MK9 gearbox, both checked and renovated. Car is totally renovated (ground up), in original specs, and with genuine racing history. Original chassis plate is fitted to the dash: 421/FF/73, and the chassis has Merlyn/CRD stamps by Merlyn factory. International FIA papers. Mats Nygren won the Swedish championship with this car in 1974 (see photo). Next owner was a female driver, Nettan Lindgren (There was article in Autosport last year).
History
Mats Nygren won the Swedish championship with this car in 1974. International FIA-Papers
Performance Data
Class: FF
Engine
Engine Builder: Minister
Type: Ford
Displacement: 1600cc
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Age: new
Oil/Water System
Radiator: aluminum /new
Water Rad Location: front
Oil Cooler: yes / new
Electrical System
Ignition: 12V
Battery: new
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: Mk9
Rear End
Manufacturer: Hewland
Type: in unit w/gearbox
Body
Construction: fiberglass
Color: yellow
all new apnels from CRD/Merlyn
Chassis
Type: tubular spaceframe
Front Suspension: all new components
Rear Suspension: all new components
Shocks: Spax adj.
Steering: rack & pinion
Interior
Restraints: safety harness / 3
Guages: Stack 400
Spares
3 rear uprights, halfshaft
3 cylinder heads(std), exhaust system according to current rules
4 pcs Dunlop wheels (original)
6 pairs of different gears
2 pcs Smith mech. rev.counters 0-.8000 rpm (60mm, works) and 0-10000 rpm broken